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James Orson Martin 1735–1786 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1735

Birth Location: St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 24 July 1786

Death Location: Cumberland County, Virginia, USA

Father: Valentine Sr.

Mother: Jane Bridgewater

Spouse(s): Ann Forsee

Children(s): Orson Martin, Stephen Sr., John Martin, Jane Martin, Mary Martin, Sarah Martin

The story of James Orson Martin began in 1735 in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA. In 1782, James Orson Martin resided in Cumberland County, Virginia, USA. James Orson Martin married Ann Forsee, and had children including Jane Martin, John Martin, Mary Martin, Orson Martin, Sarah Martin, Stephen Lafayette Martin Sr. James Orson Martin passed away in 1786 in Cumberland County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Orson Martin began in 1735 in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1782, James Orson Martin resided in Cumberland County, Virginia, USA.
  • James Orson Martin married Ann Forsee, and had children including Jane Martin, John Martin, Mary Martin, Orson Martin, Sarah Martin, Stephen Lafayette Martin Sr.
  • James Orson Martin passed away in 1786 in Cumberland County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Martin's Ancestors

Self
James Martin
1735–1786
Birth Place: St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Parents
Valentine Martin Sr.
1710–1760
St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
Jane Bridgewater
1715–1778
Henrico, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Richard (Martin) Martin
1678–1745
Virginia, USA
Sarah Hix
1678–1745
Williamsburg, James City, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Captain Jr.
1655–1695
Ursula West
1658–1715
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sr.
1630–1703
Winifred Lewis
1640–1705

James Martin's Descendants

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James (Orson) Martin (1735–24 July 1786) m. Ann Forsee (03 July 1736–1800)
  1. 1. Orson Martin 1775– m. Elizabeth Sadler 1778–1845
    1. 1. Charles (Franklin "Charlie") Martin 1806–1884 m. Sarah Lawrence 1822–1854 m. Elizabeth Cox 1829–1912
      1. 1. Joseph (Taylor) Martin 1848–1923 m. Cassandra (Harrison) Martin 1841–1924
        1. 1. Mabel (Belle) Martin 1885–1971 m. Loni (Sanders) Stout 1882–1972
        2. 2. Eugene Martin 1878–
        3. 3. Lucy (W) Martin 1880–
        4. 4. Carlinus Martin 1882–
        5. 5. Virginia (Serena) Martin 1873–1936 m. Birton (Miles) Knapp 1872–1954
        6. 6. Henry (Harrison) Martin 1874–
      2. 2. Mary (E) Martin 1858–1898
      3. 3. William (Tyler) Martin 1860–
      4. 4. Alice (Clementina) Martin 1863–1899
      5. 5. Monroe Martin 1869–
      6. 6. George Martin 1873–
      7. 7. Nannie (Susan Martin) Reynolds 1850–1913
      8. 8. Samuel (Henry) Martin 1849–1940
    2. 2. Samuel (Hudson) Martin 1813–1873
    3. 3. Leatha (Jane) Martin 1808–
    4. 4. John (C.) Martin 1814–1857
    5. 5. Orson Martin 1803–
    6. 6. James (L) Martin 1815–
    7. 7. Elizabeth (Jane) Martin 1820–1859
    8. 8. Mary Martin 1825–1860
    9. 9. Robert (H) Martin 1838–
    10. 10. Joseph (Thomas) Martin 1811–1880
    11. 11. James (L.) Martin 1802–1873
    12. 12. William (Orson) Martin 1818–1903
    13. 13. Robert (Henry) Martin 1815–1890
  2. 2. Stephen (Lafayette Martin) Sr. 1765–1857
  3. 3. John Martin 1767–1843
  4. 4. Jane Martin 1762–1847
  5. 5. Mary Martin 1771–
  6. 6. Sarah Martin 1767–1852

James Martin's Timeline

3 Records

1735
1735
Birth of James Orson Martin in St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
1782
1782
Age 47
James Orson Martin resided here in Cumberland County, Virginia, USA
Cumberland County, Virginia, USA
1786
24 July 1786
Age 51
Death of James Orson Martin in Cumberland, Virginia, USA
Cumberland, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1735
    Event Place: St Peters Parish, New Kent, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 394.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: MEZ
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 July 1786
    Event Place: Cumberland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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